March 3, 2024
Darryl Mosley, Senior Pastor
Series: “Disruptive Generosity” - Part 3 of 3
Message: “Generosity Pleases God”

Text: Luke 6:38; Proverbs 22:9; Proverbs 19:17; Deuteronomy 24:19;
Proverbs 11:24-25; Proverbs 3:9-10; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 8:1-11

Big idea: We are called to exercise stewardship of our resources in a way that pleases God and furthers the spread of His name.

3 facts about generosity
1. God

generous people.

2 unbiblical extremes

A.

theology considers those who are poor to be more righteous than those who are rich. It honors those who choose to live in poverty as being supremely devoted to God.
B.

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theology considers those who are rich to be more righteous than those who are poor. It honors those who are affluent as being abundantly rewarded by God because of their faith.
2. God provides clear criteria for becoming or knowing we are a

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person.

Pathway to biblical generosity
A. Biblical generosity gives the

and

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to God.
B. Biblical generosity is

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and

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.
C. Biblical generosity is

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to our income.
D. Biblical generosity is

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.

3. God prospers us not to raise our standard of

but to raise our standard of

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.

Framework to take steps in generosity
A. Go from nothing to

.

B. Go from something to

.

C. Go from significant to

.

SERMON RESOURCES
MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:
 What is your greatest takeaway from today’s message?
 Which step in the framework do you need to take toward generosity? Make a plan for taking a step!
 Identify ways to simplify your life so you can be more generous.
 Read 2 Corinthians 8-9.
 Sign up for Financial Peace University today!
 Volunteer in Kids Crossing!
 Trust and follow Jesus today.